When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

R. Schoofs

Belgium

Belgium31 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

69 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Belgium

Nationality

Career clubs

Union St. Gilloise

2025

35 apps⚽ 2

KV Mechelen

2021–2024

181 apps⚽ 30

Career transfers

KV Mechelen Union St. Gilloise
1 Sept 2025Transfer
Gent KV Mechelen
5 Jul 2017
St. Truiden Gent
25 Jan 2016Transfer

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Mar 2025

Foot Injury

Apr 2024

Illness

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Thigh Injury

Oct 2023 – Nov 2023

Competitions

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Cup· Belgium

UEFA Champions League· World

Recent form

@ Club Brugge KV

Jupiler Pro League · 0–5

29'6.5

vs KV Mechelen

Jupiler Pro League · 3–0

90'7.3

@ St. Truiden

Jupiler Pro League · 1–2

🅰 145'6.9

@ Anderlecht

Jupiler Pro League · 3–1

14'6.6

vs Gent

Jupiler Pro League · 0–0

8'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Union St. Gilloise	35	2	6	6.81
2024	KV Mechelen	74	12	10	7.33
2023	KV Mechelen	37	6	5	7.33
2022	KV Mechelen	33	8	4	7.22
2021	KV Mechelen	37	4	9	7.19

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

160

Fouls

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